Hotel Engineering Lead: Safety, Systems & Efficiency

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts, owner of The Westin Cincinnati, seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage building systems, safety, and maintenance in a busy hotel setting. This role requires hands-on leadership and experience across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry to uphold guest comfort.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, cost control, and compliance with codes, while coordinating with vendors and hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry experience preferred.
• 1 year hands-on experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff; enforce safety and discipline policies.
• Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs per standards.
• Prioritize service requests and monitor service quality for guest safety and comfort.
• Test life safety systems to ensure 100% operability.
• Monitor energy usage and manage expenses to meet targets.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Job description

HEI Hotels & Resorts, owner of The Westin Cincinnati, seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage building systems, safety, and maintenance in a busy hotel setting. This role requires hands-on leadership and experience across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry to uphold guest comfort.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, cost control, and compliance with codes, while coordinating with vendors and hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.